Dec 7, 2023November Favorite Picture & Board BooksNovember was full of some exciting firsts in my home. My baby started sitting up for the first time, and we went to our first storytime at the local library! Reading is much more fun when sitting, though we would like to see how each book feels in our mouth…Read3 min readRead3 min read
Nov 8, 20237 Favorite Board Books and Picture Books for OctoberI adore reading to my baby! As an avid reader, I’ve spent a long time looking forward to the day I could share my love of books with my child. I always intended to hit 1,000 books before kindergarten, but the Ohio State University study on the million-word gap solidified…Books3 min readBooks3 min read
May 1, 2023The Ultimate Guide to Music in Milwaukee Parks Summer 2023Summer in Milwaukee is short-lived, so we have to make the most of the nice weather we get. We’re so lucky here in Milwaukee to have such an extensive parks system, tons of incredible artists, and a surplus of delicious food and beverage vendors. The various music in Milwaukee parks…Milwaukee7 min readMilwaukee7 min read
Apr 4, 2023Member-onlyDigging Your Way Out of BurnoutYou’re feeling helpless, frustrated, and stressed at work, which bleeds into your daily life. It’s becoming harder to be productive, and you find yourself procrastinating more than normal, losing focus, and generally not getting anywhere. …Burnout8 min readBurnout8 min read
Mar 10, 2023Member-onlyThe Power of Creating Within Your Community (+ 4 Ways to Find Yours)No matter where your creative passions lie, there is a community out there for you to connect with. There are many benefits to engaging with others in your community, whether they have the same passions as you or not. Discover the value of creating within your community, best practices for…Creativity5 min readCreativity5 min read
Feb 25, 2023Member-only5 Alternatives for New Years’ Resolutions to Protect Your HealthEveryone approaches the new year as a time for starting fresh. We often have big aspirations for what we’ll accomplish in the new year, often near the point of entirely reinventing ourselves. …Goals4 min readGoals4 min read
Feb 25, 2023Member-onlyFall in Love with Yourself Through ArtThe season around Valentine’s Day is all about relationships with others, often romantic. However, the most important relationship you should prioritize this year is with yourself. Creating art can be a powerful way to reconnect with yourself, love yourself despite your flaws, and work through challenging emotions. Why Be Your Own Valentine? Everywhere you look…Art4 min readArt4 min read
Published inEcho Me Forward·Feb 9, 2021Member-onlyThe Dangers of Shiny Object Syndrome as an EntrepreneurAs an entrepreneur, it’s easy to get excited about all the opportunities in front of you. If you have a hard time finishing a project because you’re constantly distracted by new ideas, you may suffer from Shiny Object Syndrome (SOS). What is Shiny Object Syndrome? Shiny Object Syndrome is a term used to describe a…Entrepreneur3 min readEntrepreneur3 min read
Published inEcho Me Forward·Dec 16, 2020Member-onlyAn Entrepreneur’s Guide to Cost-Effective MarketingAs an entrepreneur, you have many decisions to make. How you spend your time and money at your company’s inception will impact the fate of your company in the future. Marketing is an area where you have tough choices to make. Spend hundreds of dollars on ads or invest a…Marketing Strategies4 min readMarketing Strategies4 min read
Sep 26, 2020Member-onlyEmail Marketing as a Retention Tool for Financial AdvisorsDigital marketing isn’t just about selling to new clients. It can also be an extremely powerful tool for retaining clients. In order to maintain a positive client relationship, it’s important to stay top-of-mind for your clients without pestering them. Today, people get bombarded with emails, as they send and receive…Marketing Strategies3 min readMarketing Strategies3 min read